Category Archives: Announcements

U.S. Goverment Vows to Support LGBT Human Rights on a Global Scale

“Progress starts with honest discussion” – Hillary Clinton In what is being called a historic speech on LGBT rights, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that the United States would commit to protecting the human rights of LGBT people … Continue reading

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(en)Gendered Comes but Once a Year…

This post comes from guest writer Kirsten Williamson ’13, a Studio Art and Women’s Studies student at the University of Rochester. As a Studio Art major and a Women’s Studies minor, the annual (en)Gendered exhibit allows me to combine these … Continue reading

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Special Announcement: SBAI’s on Facebook!

You asked and we answered! After popular demand, SBAI now has its very own Facebook page. You can visit the Susan B. Anthony Institute Facebook page for brief updates, photos, and information from SBAI.  Feel free to interact with other … Continue reading

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Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize Ceremony and Reading for 2011 Winner Linde LeGarde Grover

This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the Janet Heidinger Kafka prize for fiction. The 2011 prize will be awarded to author Linda LeGarde Grover for her debut story collection The Dance Boots. Grover will visit the University for an … Continue reading

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Gloria Steinem: Not Just Your Mother’s Feminist Icon

This post comes from guest writer Kaitlin Gray, Marketing & Development Associate, Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region (PPRSR) When I told my friends and associates Gloria Steinem would be coming to Rochester for the Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse … Continue reading

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Guest Bloggers

Be on the look out for posts from guest bloggers starting this month. You can expect to hear from members of the University, professionals in Rochester, and more – maybe even some famous feminists! Some topics that may be covered … Continue reading

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It’s National Coming Out Day!

National Coming Out Day happens every year on October 11 to celebrate coming out, living openly, and being visible as an LGBTQ person or ally. It is also a day to call attention to local, national, and global LGBTQ issues. … Continue reading

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Students Stand Together – NY State VOX Conference

Planned Parenthood affiliates across New York State have been collaborating to develop their annual VOX Advocacy Conference for this fall. The event will take place at Ithaca First Baptist Church this Saturday, October 1st. The conference is a great opportunity … Continue reading

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A New Semester Begins

Welcome back students, staff, and faculty! I’d like to introduce myself – Kaitlin – the new Program Assistant at SBAI. Please make sure to stop by our office at Lattimore 538 to introduce yourself and say hello. I was thrilled … Continue reading

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Slowing Down, Gearing Up

As SBAI gears up for a busy year ahead, we’ll be slowing things down here on the blog this summer in order to focus on plans for our upcoming 25th Anniversary. We will be posting with updates here intermittently as … Continue reading

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